The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

The Berlin Food Closet Announces Holiday Hours

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Due to the Christmas holiday, the Berlin Community Food Closet (BCFC) will not operate on Tuesday, December 25. Because of this closure, the BCFC will be open on Monday, December 24, from 11 am until 12 pm.
The Berlin Community Food Closet is housed by the Berlin Seventh Day Baptist Church on North Main Street, and provides three days’ meals to in-need families in the Berlin area. More information is available on the Church’s website, www.berlinsdb.org.

Santa Claus Is Coming To Grafton

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Santa will be visiting children at the Festival of Trees on Sunday, December 16, from noon to 1 pm at the Everett Wagar Senior Center. The visit is in conjunction with the open house for the Festival on that date at the Center. Children and their parents are encouraged to pay Santa a visit.  The open house is from 10 am to 2 pm and is free. The public is warmly invited to attend.
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Help A Vet In Need

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Do you know a local veteran or veteran’s family that is in need? The Taconic Valley American Legion Auxiliary wants to help. Call Sue O’Neil at 658-9397 or send an email to marylouwalters@taconic.net.

A Community Holiday Celebration At The New Lebanon Library

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The New Lebanon Library will host a fun filled community holiday celebration on Friday, December 21, from 6 to 8 pm at the Library. The celebration will include music, pot luck, caroling, crafts for kids, tree lighting and a visit from Santa. Participants are encouraged to bring treats or a covered dish to share.
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Grafton VFD And Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast

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The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, December 29, from 8 to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85).
Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, eggs (made to order), sausage gravy & biscuits, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk are on the menu. The cost is $8 per adult, $4 for kids 12 and under and free for kids five and under.

Lebanon Valley Women’s Club Christmas Party

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The Lebanon Valley Women’s Club will hold its annual Christmas Party at the New Lebanon Congregational Church meeting hall, US Route 20, on Friday, December 14, at 12:30 pm. Members will be collecting donations for Charlie’s Pantry in New Lebanon and for the Columbia-Greene Humane Society. Those interested in becoming members are cordially invited to attend.

Grafton Lakes State Park To Hold 28th Annual Winter Festival

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Grafton Lakes State Park and the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park will host the 28th Annual Winter Festival and Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, January 19. The Winter Fest will feature winter exhibits, vendors, family-friendly and recreational activities. The Winter Fest is free of charge and main events run from 10 am to 4 pm.
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Kyle M. Sowycz

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Stephentown – Kyle M. Sowycz, 26, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 8, 2012, at the Albany Medical Center Hospital in Albany, NY, surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. Born on January 29, 1986, in Pittsfield, MA, he was the beloved son of Ihor “Sam” and Marcia Stall Sowycz. He was a lifelong resident of Stephentown, NY, and was a graduate of Berlin (NY) High School. [Read more…] about Kyle M. Sowycz

Rolf Max Sternberg

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Hoosick Falls – On November 29, 2012, Rolf Max Sternberg passed away peacefully in his home with his daughters, his sister and sister-in-law by his side. He was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in October 2011. Always hopeful that he would get better, he fought until his very last day.
Rolf was born on November 24, 1945, and grew up in Hoosick Falls, NY, as a first generation American. His parents escaped World War II and opened a five and dime store in the Village. [Read more…] about Rolf Max Sternberg